When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

It was issued by Trimet. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public art maintenance and conservation specialists. Experience working with metal, bronze, wood, painted, and mosaic artworks. Qualified technicians able to coordinate with artists, fabricators, contractors, and conservators. Strong documentation capabilities, including photographic condition reporting. Professional art conservation partnerships or in-house conservation expertise. Ability to provide responsive services in Oregon.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Portland, Oregon, United StatesPosted: August 29, 2026Deadline: September 22, 2026

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SUMMARY

A public art program seeks a qualified technician to maintain, monitor, document, and restore artworks under a one-year contract. Optional custom mosaic work may also be requested.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of two years of related professional experience
Must have demonstrated experience in art handling practices
Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and access to a registered and insured vehicle
Must be able to obtain a public works bond with the Construction Contractors Board
Must be registered to do business in the State of Oregon
Must be able to maintain General Liability and Automobile Insurance
Must attend and complete On Track Safety Training certification provided by TriMet
Must be able to lift and carry up to forty pounds
Must be able to work at heights exceeding eight feet

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: August 27th, 2026

Questions and Changes Deadline: September 8th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 22nd, 2026

Proposal Reviews: September 22nd to September 29th, 2026

Contract Award: Week of October 5th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 8, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Trimet

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DESCRIPTION

The contracting entity is seeking public art technician services for a one-year contract. The selected vendor will clean and conduct routine and periodic maintenance on artworks, including cleaning metal sculptures, performing touch-up painting, reapplying protective coatings to wooden objects, and waxing bronze sculptures.

The vendor will coordinate with artists, contractors, fabricators, conservators, and consultants as needed. Responsibilities will also include providing before-and-after photographic documentation of maintenance, repairs, and restoration; recommending and performing restoration or conservation treatments in coordination with a professional art conservator when warranted; monitoring artworks for vandalism, theft, and general condition; and performing other duties assigned by public art program staff. Custom mosaic work may be included as an optional service. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Trimet. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public art maintenance and conservation specialists
Experience working with metal, bronze, wood, painted, and mosaic artworks
Qualified technicians able to coordinate with artists, fabricators, contractors, and conservators
Strong documentation capabilities, including photographic condition reporting
Professional art conservation partnerships or in-house conservation expertise
Ability to provide responsive services in Oregon

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